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Stantec's Buildings team is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Stantec is seeking a Designer with 0-3 years' experience to join its Architecture Group in Rochester, NY. A Designer is expected to be on a professional path towards licensure as an Architect and to contribute to the coordinated delivery of design services with a fully integrated team of architects, engineers, designers, planners, technicians and scientists.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Interpret sketches, drawings, codes, building programs and other similar materials.
• Utilize Revit in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
• Provide early phase design visualization support.
• Assist in the preparation of construction documentation for architectural projects including site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections and details.
• Demonstrate general knowledge of building codes, energy codes, and requirements of regulatory agencies.
• Assist in the coordination of building systems (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) and associated documentation including clash detection within the BIM model.
• Assist with the preparation of reports and assessments, including site assessment, photography, technical writing, and document organization.
• Coordinate with external consultants with awareness of quality and progress of work.
• Contribute to project coordination and site meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owners, contractor and sub-contractors.
• Demonstrate knowledge of building systems and materials.
• Assist with bidding and construction administration phase tasks and processes.
• Communicate and work effectively with other members of the design team.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Developing detailing skills.
• Pursuit of Architectural license is desired.
• Skilled in use of Revit, Sketch Up, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Studio Max, Rhino.
• Ability to hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
• Strong speaking and written communications skills developing presentations, design narratives, email, meeting minutes and reports.
• Desire and ability to grow in technical competence. Ability to faithfully execute and support design ideas through well-conceived, constructible, and coordinated detailing.
• Basic knowledge of accessibility and building codes.
• Design-focused, team player, flexible, responsible, organized, rigorous thinker, committed to high quality, personable with strong communication skills. Open minded and curious.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Building Sciences, or Architectural Technology.
• The ideal candidate will have 0-3 years of experience in the practice of Architecture or a closely related field.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.
Pay Range:
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas-$71,600.00 - $100,300.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | DC | Washington
Organization: BC-2348 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP Washington A&ID
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 01/04/2026 06:04:01
Req ID: 1005174
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